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Index

Appendix C

Tray 2 (500-sheet second 

cessette) 

1-2

Tray 3 (500-sheet third 

cassette) 

1-2

Tray cover 

1-2

Turning On the Printer

  2-12

U

Using the Printer Driver Under

Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 

4-48

Using the Printer Status Display

4-60, 4-61

W

When the Ready LED is on 

1-6, 6-16, B-2

When the Error LED is on 

1-9, 6-20, B-4

Содержание PageWorks 18L

Страница 1: ...User s Manual PageWorks18L...

Страница 2: ...the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency What is an ENERGY STAR Printer ENERGY STAR printers have a feature that allows them to automatically go to sleep after a period of inactivity This auto...

Страница 3: ...int head unit The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM Therefore the print head unit should not be opened under any circum stance Laser Safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 Laser produ...

Страница 4: ...ontrols adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radia tion exposure This is a semiconductor laser The maximum power of the laser diod...

Страница 5: ...user is encouraged to try to correct the interface by one or more of the follow ing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver...

Страница 6: ...CC regulations and any changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC and are subject to FCC control Any changes made by the purchaser or user without first contacting the manufacturer will...

Страница 7: ...is released This amount is not large enough to harm anyone adversely However be sure the room where the machine is being used has adequate ventila tion especially if you are printing a high volume of...

Страница 8: ...eval system or translated into other languages without the express written prior consent of Minolta Co Ltd The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice Trademark Acknowledgments PC...

Страница 9: ...uestions and handles all e mail requests for technical assistance at http www minoltaprinters com Please be prepared to provide the following information when contact ing Minolta Technical Support Mod...

Страница 10: ...1 5 When the Ready LED is on 1 6 When the Error LED is on 1 9 Chapter 2 Setting up Installation Precautions 2 1 Selecting a Location for the Printer 2 1 Power Source 2 2 Grounding 2 2 Space Requiremen...

Страница 11: ...onal SIMM 2 14 Duplex Unit 2 19 Installing the Duplex Unit 2 19 Second Third Paper Cassette Unit 2 22 Installing the Optional Second Third Paper Cassette Unit 2 22 Network Interface Card NIC 2 26 Inst...

Страница 12: ...ing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95 98 4 3 To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer Auto Run 4 3 To Uninstall the Printer Driver 4 13 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4 0 4...

Страница 13: ...NT4 0 4 48 Common Buttons 4 49 Paper 4 50 Page Layout 4 52 Image 4 57 Device Option 4 59 About 4 59 Using the Printer Status Display 4 60 Opening the Printer Status Display 4 60 To Open the Printer S...

Страница 14: ...inter 5 6 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer 5 6 Cleaning the Paper Transport Roller 5 7 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Technical Support 6 1 Clearing a Paper Misfeed 6 2 Inside the Printer 6 2 Paper Outp...

Страница 15: ...6 13 Toner smudges 6 13 No output 6 14 Are you using the correct type of printer cable 6 14 Are your computer s communications port settings correct 6 14 Messages 6 15 When the Ready LED is on 6 16 W...

Страница 16: ...xiv Contents SIMM Option 7 8 Appendix A Glossary Appendix B Quick Reference Appendix C Index...

Страница 17: ...Chapter Introduction 1 Introduction Chapter 1...

Страница 18: ...Introduction Chapter 1...

Страница 19: ...he Minolta PageWorks 18L the perfect printer for any size office Fast 18 page per minute print speed Powerful Windows printing technology for fast output Real 1200 600 dpi resolution Optional 10 100Ba...

Страница 20: ...00 sheet multipurpose tray cassette unit second cassette option Face down tray Control panel Manual feed tray Paper size guide Tray cover Cassette cover option Paper size guide Power Top cover release...

Страница 21: ...ories 1 3 Introduction Chapter 1 Power cord socket Image transfer roller Network Interface Card NIC option Imaging cartridge Top cover Fusing unit Parallel interface connector Ethernet interface conne...

Страница 22: ...ON A Fatal Error has occurred BLINKING A recoverable error has occurred OFF Normal Toner Empty LED ON The imaging cartridge is empty BLINKING The imaging cartridge is almost empty OFF Normal Paper Emp...

Страница 23: ...turn on off or blink in combination to let you know the current status of the printer You can find out details of the printer s status by checking the information that appears on your computer screen...

Страница 24: ...anel 1 6 Introduction Chapter 1 When the Ready LED is on LED Display Description Response Required Initializing Power on initializ ing Warming Up Printer is warming up Ready Printer is ready and able...

Страница 25: ...the trays is empty Press the Action key to see which tray is out of paper For details see Chap ter 6 Troubleshoot ing p 6 18 Size Mismatch The wrong size of paper has been detected in Tray 1 Tray 2 o...

Страница 26: ...tridge is low on toner but printing is still possible Ready a new imag ing cartridge For details see Chap ter 5 Maintenance p 5 1 No Cassette No Tray No Cassette The casstte for Tray 2 or Tray 3 is no...

Страница 27: ...pressing the Action key and change the paper size setting in the driver pp 3 3 6 20 Paper Misfeed A paper misfeed occurred near the Multipurpose tray Tray 2 Tray 3 Man ual feeding tray Lower duplex un...

Страница 28: ...MEMO Introduction Chapter 1...

Страница 29: ...Chapter Setting up 2 Setting up Chapter 2...

Страница 30: ...Setting up Chapter 2...

Страница 31: ...nia or other organic gases being generated in the area The power outlet you plan to connect to should be nearby and unobstructed Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight Avoid area...

Страница 32: ...oltage capacity specified for this printer Be sure to plug the power cord all the way into the outlet The outlet should be located near the printer and be easily accessible so you can unplug the power...

Страница 33: ...nance When equipped with an optional third cassette unit 11 3 4 300 mm or more 29 1 2 746 mm or more 34 1 4 867 mm or more 6 150 mm or more 11 3 4 300 mm or more 23 1 2 600 mm or more 40 1 2 1 028 mm...

Страница 34: ...lace flammable gasses liquids or objects that generate magnetic forces near the printer When unplugging the power cord always grasp the plug and never pull on the cord A damaged cord creates the dange...

Страница 35: ...ds to spill on or near the printer Fire or electrical shock can occur should water or liquid come into contact with the printer Should liquid or any piece of metal accidently get inside the printer im...

Страница 36: ...reas subjected to high humidity Areas subjected to large amounts of dust Keep paper that has been removed from its wrapper but not yet loaded onto the printer tray in a sealed plastic bag and store it...

Страница 37: ...bend the face down tray inwards and insert one of its tabs into its holder on the upper portion of the printer Continue to bend the face down tray so that it curves enough for the second tab to fit i...

Страница 38: ...ting up Chapter 2 Installing Tray 1 1 Using the left and right slots in the printer as guides gently push Tray 1 until it cannot be inserted any further as shown in the illustration 2 Attach the tray...

Страница 39: ...pter 2 Connecting the Power Cord 1 Make sure that the printer s power switch is in the Off posi tion 2 Connect one end of the power cord that comes with the printer to the power cord socket Plug the o...

Страница 40: ...2 10 Setting up Setting up Chapter 2 Loading Paper 1 Remove the tray cover from Tray 1 2 Open all three of the paper size guides...

Страница 41: ...the tray print side up Secure the stack by adjusting the paper size guides Note 4 Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1 A maximum level mark on the paper size guide shows how high you can stack paper on...

Страница 42: ...s that the printer is warming up In about 23 seconds only the READY indicator remains lit indicating that the printer is ready to print Note The printer automatically enters a power saving mode if it...

Страница 43: ...are both turned off 2 Connect one end of the interface cable to the parallel port of the computer 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel connector on the back of the printer Secure the...

Страница 44: ...Optional SIMM Warning 1 Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord 2 Disconnect the parallel cable from the printer 3 Press the top cover release button and open the top cover Memory capacity can...

Страница 45: ...screws that secure the exterior side cover to the printer 5 Clips secure the exterior side cover from the inside of the printer Gently maneuver the exterior side cover until the clips release see ill...

Страница 46: ...e exterior side cover removed the internal side cover of the printer is exposed With the screwdriver loosen and remove the four screws that secure the internal side cover 7 Remove the internal side co...

Страница 47: ...MM insert the SIMM into the socket on the main circuit Insert the SIMM at an angle as shown and gently swing it into the socket Apply pressure until the SIMM locks into place 9 Make sure both clips on...

Страница 48: ...memory capacity If it does not repeat the above steps making sure that the SIMM is installed correctly See page 4 64 Displaying Printer Information Note To release the SIMM from the socket push out o...

Страница 49: ...f the paper through the printer software For more information refer to page 3 15 Take the duplex unit out of the shipping box Remove the plastic bag and all shipping materials Turn the printer off and...

Страница 50: ...ign the L shaped duplex unit to the back of the main unit of the printer so that the bottom of the L is inside of the opening at the bottom of the printer Note Make sure that the connector of the unit...

Страница 51: ...r cord to the printer and then turn the printer on See Connecting the Power Cord page 2 9 See Turning On the Printer page 2 12 5 Select the Printer Information in the Printer Status Display to ver ify...

Страница 52: ...e interchangeable and can increase paper holding capacity to 1 000 sheets when installed together Installing the Optional Second Third Paper Cassette Unit Take the paper cassette unit out of the shipp...

Страница 53: ...r cassette unit using the coupling pins as a guide Note The printer weighs approximately 18 kg 39 7 lbs with the optional second paper cassette unit installed Two people are recommended to lift it whe...

Страница 54: ...s Setting up Chapter 2 3 Insert Tray 2 or Tray 3 into the paper cassette unit Note Be sure to use both hands whenever Tray 2 or Tray 3 is being removed from or inserted into the paper cassette unit Tr...

Страница 55: ...turn the printer on See Connecting the Power Cord page 2 9 See Turning On the Printer page 2 12 5 Select the Printer Information in the Printer Status Display to ver ify that Tray 2 or Tray 3 is displ...

Страница 56: ...network interface card that is supported by this printer For details please see the User s Manual for the Network Interface Card Installing the Optional Network Interface Card 1 Turn the printer off...

Страница 57: ...C out of its carton Note 4 Insert the NIC as shown in the diagram Make sure that you do not misplace the cover panel or screws when you remove them The screws will be used after the optional NIC is in...

Страница 58: ...same screws that were used to hold the cover panel Note 6 Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on See Connecting the Power Cord page 2 9 See Turning On the Printer page 2 1...

Страница 59: ...Chapter Using the Printer 3 Using the Printer Chapter 3...

Страница 60: ...Using the Printer Chapter 3...

Страница 61: ...d Paper weighing 60 to 90 g m2 16 to 24 lbs Trans parency Sheet Labels Letter head Enve lopes J Post Post card size 100 148 mm 4 5 3 4 Thick Paper weighing 90 to 163 g m2 24 to 43 lbs Tray 1 Tray 2 No...

Страница 62: ...surfaces that are too smooth or too rough or with varying surfaces Paper having special coatings on their surfaces such as carbon paper heat sensitive paper and pressure sensitive paper Sheets of vari...

Страница 63: ...to the printer Various types and sizes of paper can be fed from this tray Tray 2 Tray 3 are available as optional paper sources See the section of this User s Manual entitled Loading Paper onto Tray 2...

Страница 64: ...inter Chapter 3 Loading Paper onto Tray 1 You can load up to 250 sheets of standard paper onto Tray 1 See page 3 1 for details on paper sizes and types 1 Remove the tray cover from Tray 1 2 Open all t...

Страница 65: ...des so that both the left and the right sides of the paper stack are secure Note A maximum level mark on the paper size guide shows how high you can stack paper on Tray 1 Make sure that paper is stack...

Страница 66: ...3 6 Loading Paper Using the Printer Chapter 3 4 Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1...

Страница 67: ...oving the Tray 2 Tray 3 cassette into and from the second third paper cassette unit refer to Chapter 2 The cassette is designed to remain in the unit during the normal loading and operation of the pri...

Страница 68: ...3 8 Loading Paper Using the Printer Chapter 3 2 Remove the cassette cover from Tray 2 Tray 3 3 Press down on the paper lifting plate located inside of Tray 2 Tray 3 until it locks...

Страница 69: ...s unwrapped is still facing up Note A maximum level mark inside the inlet of Tray 2 Tray 3 shows how high you can stack paper Make sure that paper is stacked no higher than this mark Tray 2 Tray 3 doe...

Страница 70: ...3 10 Loading Paper Using the Printer Chapter 3 5 Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray 2 Tray 3 into the second third paper cassette unit Tray 2 Tray 3...

Страница 71: ...ter Chapter 3 Loading Paper onto Manual Feed Tray 1 Make sure that the tray cover is properly attached to Tray 1 2 Open the paper size guides 3 Insert the sheet of paper into the manual feed tray with...

Страница 72: ...12 Loading Paper Using the Printer Chapter 3 4 Adjust the paper size guides so that both sides of the paper are secure Note Insert only one sheet of paper or one envelope at a time when feeding manual...

Страница 73: ...hould be facing down and to the left 2 Make sure that the envelope is placed in the center of the tray and that it is secured by the paper size guides Note Note the following points whenever printing...

Страница 74: ...ch flaps run the entire length of the envelope Envelopes that seal at one end will not feed properly Do not use envelopes that have a window Such envelopes can seri ously damage the printer Do not use...

Страница 75: ...both sides of a sheet of paper Installation of the optional duplex unit is required to perform duplex printing You can choose either Long Edge Binding or Short Edge Binding when generating duplex docu...

Страница 76: ...per Size A4 A5 JIS B5 Letter Legal Executive Invoice Remember the following points when generating duplex documents The size of both original documents that will be used to make one duplex document mu...

Страница 77: ...Chapter Printer Driver and Status Display 4 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4...

Страница 78: ...Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4...

Страница 79: ...dows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 Personal Computer IBM compatible PC with at least a 486DX 66MHz CPU Pentium processor recommended Disk Drive One CD ROM drive is required for installation I O Inte...

Страница 80: ...be equipped with at least 16 MB Windows 95 98 or 32 MB Windows NT 4 0 of RAM Additional RAM beyond the recommended 32 MB Windows 95 98 or 64 MB Windows NT 4 0 will allow your printer to provide you wi...

Страница 81: ...er driver must be installed using the CD ROM s installer To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer Auto Run 1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95 or Windows 98 2 Insert the Printer D...

Страница 82: ...the printer is connected directly to your computer or Network printer if the printer is connected through a network and click OK 6 Select an installation option and click OK The printer driver must be...

Страница 83: ...nographic s ZScript User s Guide file name ZScript pdf from the Manual folder in the CD ROM Displaying Zenographic s ZScript User s Guide File 1 After you complete installation of the GDI Printer Driv...

Страница 84: ...iate port 8 Check Set as default printer if you want to use the printer as this default printer or leave this option unchecked if you do not want it as the default 9 Click the OK button to display the...

Страница 85: ...Status Display Chapter 4 11 Change the directory name if you want or leave the default direc tory name Next click Install to start actual GDI Printer Driver installation 12 Click Yes recommended to pr...

Страница 86: ...s a Masquerade icon Note 14 On the Installer screen click the Quit button 15 To start installation of PostScript Driver ZScript double click the Masquerade icon in the Minolta Printer Utilities dialog...

Страница 87: ...95 98 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 16 In the Non PostScript Printers area select Minolta PageWorks Pro 18L on LPT1 and then click the Install button 17 After a few moments the Minolta...

Страница 88: ...iver and Status Display Chapter 4 18 Click OK to display the next dialog 19 Confirm that Minolta PageWorks Pro PSCRIPT is in the Installed ZScript Printers area of the Masquerade dialog 20 Click the E...

Страница 89: ...point to Settings and then click Printers 22 Confirm that two icons named Minolta PageWorks Pro 18L and Minolta PageWorks Pro PSCRIPT are shown in the Printers dialog Note The Minolta PageWorks Pro PS...

Страница 90: ...Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Print Test Page Example An example of the test page is shown below Make sure that Minolta PageWorks Pro 18L is indicated as the printer model on the test page This...

Страница 91: ...n on your computer and start up Windows 95 or Windows 98 2 To start uninstallation of PostScript Driver ZScript click Start on the taskbar point to Programs point to Minolta Printer Utili ties and the...

Страница 92: ...nstalling the Printer Driver Under Windows 95 98 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 3 In the Installed ZScript Printers area click Minolta Page Works Pro PSCRIPT and then click Remove 4 Click...

Страница 93: ...ar click Start point to Settings and then click Printers 6 Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks Pro PSCRIPT icon is no longer displayed in the Printers dialog 7 To start uninstallation of the GDI Printe...

Страница 94: ...uninstall operation or No to abort Note 9 Click Yes to delete the directory that contains the Minolta Printer Utilities program 10 In the next dialog that appears click Yes to restart the computer Th...

Страница 95: ...er Under Windows 95 98 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 11 On the taskbar click Start point to Settings and then click Printers 12 Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks Pro 18L icon is no long...

Страница 96: ...e printer driver on a computer running Windows NT 4 0 It also tells you how to uninstall the printer driver when necessary To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer Auto Run 1 Turn on your com...

Страница 97: ...5 Select Local Printer 6 Click the OK button to display the next dialog The configuration of some computers may prevent the opening screen from appearing automatically If the screen does not appear do...

Страница 98: ...4 20 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4 0 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 7 Select installation options...

Страница 99: ...Zenographic s ZScript User s Guide file name ZScript pdf from the Manual folder in the CD ROM Displaying Zenographic s ZScript User s Guide File 1 After you complete installation of the GDI Printer Dr...

Страница 100: ...checkbox Note 9 If you plan to use the printer as a network printer type in a name for Share Name Example PWP_18L Note 10 Click OK to display the next dialog 11 Select the appropriate port If your pri...

Страница 101: ...eck Set as default printer if you want to use the printer as this default printer or leave this option unchecked if you do not want it as the default 13 Click the OK button to display the next dialog...

Страница 102: ...Status Display Chapter 4 15 Change the directory name if you want or leave the default direc tory name Next click Install to start actual GDI Printer Driver installation 16 Click Yes recommended to p...

Страница 103: ...as a Masquerade icon Note 18 On the Installer screen click the Quit button 19 To start installation of PostScript Driver ZScript double click the Masquerade icon in the Minolta Printer Utilities dialo...

Страница 104: ...NT 4 0 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 20 In the Non PostScript Printers area select Minolta PageWorks Pro 18L on LPT1 and then click the Install button 21 After a few moments the Minolta...

Страница 105: ...river and Status Display Chapter 4 22 Click OK to display the next dialog 23 Confirm that Minolta PageWorks Pro PSCRIPT is in the Installed ZScript Printers area of the Masquerade dialog 24 Click the...

Страница 106: ...icons named Minolta PageWorks Pro 18L and Minolta PageWorks Pro PSCRIPT are shown in the Printers dialog Note The Minolta PageWorks Pro PSCRIPT icon does not appear in the Printers dialog if you do no...

Страница 107: ...Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Print Test Page Example An example of the test page is shown below Make sure that Minolta PageWorks Pro 18L is indicated as the printer model on the test page This...

Страница 108: ...1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows NT 4 0 2 To start uninstallation of PostScript Driver ZScript click Start on the taskbar point to Programs point to Minolta Printer Utili ties and then cl...

Страница 109: ...nstalling the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4 0 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 3 In the Installed Zscript Printers area click Minolta PageWorks Pro PSCRIPT and then click Remove 4 Click...

Страница 110: ...ar click Start point to Settings and then click Printers 6 Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks Pro PSCRIPT icon is no longer displayed in the Printers dialog 7 To start uninstallation of the GDI Printe...

Страница 111: ...uninstall operation or No to abort Note 9 Click Yes to delete the directory that contains the Minolta Printer Utilities program 10 In the next dialog that appears click Yes to restart the computer Th...

Страница 112: ...er Under Windows NT 4 0 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 11 On the taskbar click Start point to Settings and then click Printers 12 Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks Pro 18L icon is no lon...

Страница 113: ...StartUp directory of Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 allows the Status Display to automatically reside on your desktop Follow the instructions provided for registering the Status Display acco...

Страница 114: ...Display registration under Windows 95 Actual screen images may appear differently under Windows 98 however the registration procedure is the same This procedure must be followed only after the succes...

Страница 115: ...og 4 Use the Browse button to search for the Zjst402w file for this example it is assumed that the file is installed under C Windows Zjst402w exe 5 Click the Windows file and then click the Open butto...

Страница 116: ...elect the StartUp folder from the Select folder to place shortcut in box and then click Next 9 Enter a name for the shortcut to the Status Display into the Select a Title for the Program dialog and cl...

Страница 117: ...g the Status Display Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 12 Make sure that the Minolta PageWorks Pro 18L Status Display appears on your desktop and that the Status Display icon appears on the...

Страница 118: ...Status Display Under Windows NT 4 0 This procedure must be followed only after the successful installation of the printer driver 1 Click on the Start button go to the Settings menu and click on the Ta...

Страница 119: ...alog 4 Use the Browse button to search for the Zjst402w file for this example it is assumed that the file is installed under C Winnt Zjst402w exe 5 Click the Winnt file and then click the Open button...

Страница 120: ...elect the Startup folder from the Select folder to place shortcut in box and then click Next 9 Enter a name for the shortcut to the Status Display into the Select a Title for the Program dialog and cl...

Страница 121: ...g the Status Display Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 12 Make sure that the Minolta PageWorks Pro 18L Status Display appears on your desktop and that the Status Display icon appears on the...

Страница 122: ...ollowing procedure to display the driver setup dialog under Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows 95 98 1 Click Start point to Settings and then clic...

Страница 123: ...4 45 Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog Windows 95 98 NT 4 0 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 4 On the 32 bit SuperDriver Setup tab of the Properties dialog the following dialog appears...

Страница 124: ...lay Chapter 4 To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows NT 4 0 1 Click Start point to Settings and then click Printers to display the Printers dialog 2 In the Printers dialog click the Minolta...

Страница 125: ...4 47 Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog Windows 95 98 NT 4 0 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 4 The following dialog appears...

Страница 126: ...y of printer parameters from your computer The following sections provide an overview of the printer driver s properties The settings that are specified in the Properties dialog will become the defaul...

Страница 127: ...on Buttons The following buttons appear at the bottom of each tab OK Click to exit the properties dialog saving any changes made Cancel Click to exit the properties dialog without saving any changes m...

Страница 128: ...Paper Size The various sizes of paper that are supported by your printer are displayed in the drop down list Select the appropriate size Paper Envelopes Letter 8 1 2 11 inches Legal 8 1 2 14 inches In...

Страница 129: ...ge Landscape Landscape documents are printed widthwise horizontally relative to the page Paper Source The Paper Source item specifies the tray from which paper is fed from the printer To change this s...

Страница 130: ...on a single page Click on the drop down list to view the possible selections Off This default setting specifies one document per sheet of paper 2 up This setting will print two documents onto one shee...

Страница 131: ...ontal descending vertical ascending and vertical descending Note Watermark Watermarks are placed on a document to quickly alert the reader to the nature of its content For example CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT e...

Страница 132: ...shadow text behind the actual content of the document When the In Background box is not checked watermarks are superimposed over the actual content of the document Watermark pop up dialog To open the...

Страница 133: ...e of the watermark s font Font The typeface and size of the watermark is specified here Angle Rotate the angle of the watermark s placement through the value specified in this box Position Adjust the...

Страница 134: ...t double sided printing From the drop down list select Short Edge Binding to print documents in a calendar style format Long Edge Binding to print documents in a book style format or Off for one sided...

Страница 135: ...setting is optimal for printing documents that will be sent via facsimile Enhance Contrast This setting enhances the definition between dark and light Resolution The resolution setting determines the...

Страница 136: ...of Contrast Brightness and Sharpness Usually the median values toward the center of the bars will provide the best display To fine tune these settings click hold and move the sliders in order to make...

Страница 137: ...tallable Options list to the Installed Options list select the option and click the Add button The Installed Options list catalogs the optional accessories that have been added to your printer To remo...

Страница 138: ...cable Use the procedure below to open the Printer Status Display To Open the Printer Status Display Click Start point to Programs point to Minolta Printer Utilities and then click Minolta PageWorks Pr...

Страница 139: ...of what you need to do in order to correct problems and recover from error conditions Warning Status This area displays text messages that warn you of such conditions as low toner Printer Status figu...

Страница 140: ...ror conditions that do not cause popup error messages to appear To move an error condition from the Inactivate Popup list to the Activate Popup list click on the error condition to highlight it and th...

Страница 141: ...witch between the expanded and reduced views of the Printer Status Display On the Display menu click Reduce to reduce the size of the display or Expand to expand it The expanded view is the normal siz...

Страница 142: ...here to indicate when a second cassette unit has been installed onto the printer Tray 3 Tray 3 Installed will be displayed here to indicate when a third cassette unit has been installed onto the prin...

Страница 143: ...Chapter Maintenance 5 Maintenance Chapter 5...

Страница 144: ...Maintenance Chapter 5...

Страница 145: ...the toner remaining in the cartridge Prepare a new imaging cartridge as a replacement When the imaging cartridge runs out of toner Imaging Cartridge Empty message is displayed in the Status Display It...

Страница 146: ...on 1 Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and interface cable from the printer 2 Close the face down tray and press the top cover release button to open the top cover The fusing uni...

Страница 147: ...ove the old imaging cartridge Note Be sure to close the face down tray before opening the top cover to prevent injuries Do not touch the shutter of the imaging cartridge to avoid causing damage to the...

Страница 148: ...tridge out of the box Holding it with both hands shake it 4 or 5 times in the direction of the arrows to distribute the toner evenly 5 Install the imaging cartridge securely into the printer by slidin...

Страница 149: ...5 5 Replacing the Imaging Cartridge Maintenance Chapter 5 6 Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place...

Страница 150: ...of the Printer Wipe the outside of the printer with a soft cloth moistened with a neutral household detergent Use a soft cloth to clean the printer Never use abrasives or corrosive detergents The fus...

Страница 151: ...the Paper Transport Roller 1 Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord 2 Close the face down tray and press the top cover release button to open the top cover Note Be sure to close the face down...

Страница 152: ...r 5 3 Remove the imaging cartridge Note 4 Pull back on the cover that protects the paper transport roller located at the bottom of the printer chamber Immediately wrap the imaging cartridge with a clo...

Страница 153: ...5 9 Cleaning the Printer Maintenance Chapter 5 5 Use a soft cloth to wipe the paper transport roller 6 Reinstall the imaging cartridge as shown on page 5 4 and 5 5...

Страница 154: ...5 10 Cleaning the Printer Maintenance Chapter 5 7 Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place...

Страница 155: ...Chapter Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 6...

Страница 156: ...Troubleshooting Chapter 6...

Страница 157: ...y Asked Questions and handles all e mail requests for technical assistance at http www minoltaprinters com Please be prepared to provide the following information when contacting Minolta Technical Sup...

Страница 158: ...a misfed paper from inside the printer Caution 1 Close the face down tray and press the top cover release button to open the top cover Note The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot duri...

Страница 159: ...6 3 Clearing a Paper Misfeed Troubleshooting Chapter 6 2 Remove the imaging cartridge Note Immediately wrap the imaging cartridge with a cloth to protect it from overexposure to light...

Страница 160: ...6 4 Clearing a Paper Misfeed Troubleshooting Chapter 6 3 Pull the end of the paper that is visible straight out of the printer Caution Do not touch the image transfer roller...

Страница 161: ...5 Clearing a Paper Misfeed Troubleshooting Chapter 6 4 Reinstall the imaging cartridge as shown on page 5 4 and 5 5 5 Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place...

Страница 162: ...6 6 Clearing a Paper Misfeed Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Paper Output Misfeed Pull the misfed paper straight out of the printer...

Страница 163: ...d Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Paper Input Misfeed from Tray 1 Remove the tray cover and pull the misfed paper straight out of the printer Paper Input Misfeed from Manual Feed Tray Pull the misfed paper...

Страница 164: ...Cassette Unit Remove the cassette cover and pull out Tray 2 Tray 3 from the second third paper cassette unit Press down on the stack of paper until the paper lifting plate locks Remove the stack of pa...

Страница 165: ...leshooting Chapter 6 Paper Misfeed in the Duplex Unit Upper Misfeed Open the duplex upper cover and pull out the misfed paper Lower Misfeed Open the duplex lower cover and remove the misfed paper Dupl...

Страница 166: ...he imaging cartridge and rock it left and right a few times to distribute remaining toner If the problem persists replace the imaging cartridge page 5 2 The imaging cartridge may be defective Remove t...

Страница 167: ...distribute remaining toner If the problem persists replace the imaging cartridge page 5 2 The imaging cartridge may be defective Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for damage Replace the imagin...

Страница 168: ...ing car tridge Remove the imaging cartridge and rock it left and right a few times to distribute remaining toner The imaging cartridge may be defective Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for da...

Страница 169: ...r smudges The toner may be unevenly dis tributed inside the imaging car tridge Remove the imaging cartridge and rock it left and right a few times to distribute remaining toner The imaging cartridge m...

Страница 170: ...print and close all the applications currently open on your computer Next reset your computer to send a break signal to the printer Now check your printer cable against the specifications in Chapter 7...

Страница 171: ...or blinking Error LED See the explanation for Error on the LED chart p 6 20 The LED display will change as you press the Action key The appearance of this icon throughout this manual indi cates when y...

Страница 172: ...ges Troubleshooting Chapter 6 When the Ready LED is on 1 4 LED Display Description Response Required Initializing Power on initializ ing Warming Up Printer is warming up Ready Printer is ready and abl...

Страница 173: ...entered the Power Save Mode Toner Low The imaging car tridge is low on toner but printing is still possible Prepare to replace the imaging car tridge with a new one p 5 1 Wait Action Press the Action...

Страница 174: ...Tray 2 Paper Empty The paper supply of Tray 2 is empty Add paper p 3 7 Tray 3 Paper Empty The paper supply of Tray 3 is empty Size Mismatch The wrong size of paper has been detected in Tray 1 Tray 2 o...

Страница 175: ...iver and resend the print job p 4 51 Tray 3 No Cassette No Tray 3 The cassette for Tray 3 is not in place Check the trays to make sure that all cassettes are securely in place p 2 22 A print job was s...

Страница 176: ...hen on again and resend the print job Lower the resolu tion setting or increase the amount of memory installed in the printer and resend the print job Cover Open The cover is open Paper Size Error The...

Страница 177: ...isfeed 1 A paper misfeed occurred near the multipurpose tray Remove the misfed sheet of paper For details see Clear ing a Paper Mis feed p 6 2 Paper Misfeed 2 A paper misfeed occurred near Tray 2 Pape...

Страница 178: ...A paper misfeed occurred near the lower duplex unit Remove the misfed sheet of paper For details see Clear ing a Paper Mis feed p 6 2 Paper Misfeed 6 A paper misfeed occurred near the imaging cartrid...

Страница 179: ...Unit The cover of the duplex unit is open Wrong Media Duplex Unit The wrong media has been loaded into the duplex unit Place the specified type of paper into the correct tray p 3 16 Wrong Size Duplex...

Страница 180: ...urn the printer off then on again and resend the print job Lower the resolution setting and resend the print job I O Error Parallel A controller error occurred at the paral lel port Turn the printer o...

Страница 181: ...on 6 8 LED Display Description Response Required Fatal Error HSYNC Abnormal An engine error has occurred Turn the printer off then on again If the problem persists contact customer support or your dea...

Страница 182: ...iption Response Required Fatal Error Fuser Low Temperature An engine error has occurred Turn the printer off then on again If the problem persists contact customer support or your dealer Fatal Error F...

Страница 183: ...ponse Required Fatal Error Fuser Warm Up An error occurred at the fusing unit Turn the printer off then on again If the problem persists contact customer support or your dealer Fatal Error Fuser Fan A...

Страница 184: ...MEMO Troubleshooting Chapter 6...

Страница 185: ...Chapter Specifications 7 Specifications Chapter 7...

Страница 186: ...Specifications Chapter 7...

Страница 187: ...izes A4 A5 JIS B5 DL Envelope C5 Envelope Letter Legal Executive Invoice Com 10 Envelope Monarch Envelope J Post Media Plain paper 60 to 90 g m2 16 to 24 lbs recycled paper 60 to 90 g m2 16 to 24 lbs...

Страница 188: ...tridge that comes with the printer is capable of producing approximately 5 000 A4 size prints Power supply 120 127 V 50 60 Hz Acoustic noise 67 dB A max operating 33 dB A max power saving mode Externa...

Страница 189: ...7 3 PageWorks 18L Printer Specifications Chapter 7 Options Second paper cassette unit Third paper cassette unit Duplex unit DRAM SIMM NIC Network Interface Card options available from local dealer...

Страница 190: ...16 to 24 lbs recycled paper 60 to 90 g m2 16 to 24 lbs Paper cassettes Letter Option Legal Executive A4 JIS B5 Tray capacity Up to 500 sheets plain and recycled paper Operating temperature 10 to 35 C...

Страница 191: ...6 to 24 lbs recycled paper 60 to 90 g m2 16 to 24 lbs Paper cassettes Letter Option Legal Executive A4 JIS B5 Tray capacity Up to 500 sheets plain and recycled paper Operating temperature 10 to 35 C O...

Страница 192: ...Ordinary plain paper 64 to 90 g m2 17 to 24 lbs recycled paper 64 to 90 g m2 17 to 24 lbs Paper size A4 A5 JIS B5 Letter Legal Executive Invoice Operating temperature 10 to 35 C Operating humidity 15...

Страница 193: ...ed below Length Less than 10 feet 3 meters Connectors Printer Parallel 36 pin connector PC EIA 25 pin connector Cable type Shielded Each signal and ground pair should be twisted Pin assignments IEEE 1...

Страница 194: ...MM Option You can expand printer memory by adding a single in line memory module SIMM SIMMs are available from Minolta Technical Support Capacity 8 16 MB Parity Non parity Type EDO Extended Data Out A...

Страница 195: ...Appendix Glossary A Glossary Appendix A...

Страница 196: ...Glossary Appendix A...

Страница 197: ...se button quickly Often used to select an object SEE double click control panel A bank of indicators that show the current status of the printer Panel buttons that are located on the control panel mak...

Страница 198: ...output from the printer The tray can hold up to 250 sheets of paper 500 sheet second cassette option SEE Tray 2 500 sheet third cassette option SEE Tray 3 fusing unit A part of the printer that fixes...

Страница 199: ...of paper Network Interface Card NIC option Facilitates the network connection of the printer off line A state in which the printer cannot receive data or perform any other operation on line A state in...

Страница 200: ...a printer PostScript Developed by Adobe Systems PostScript is one of the most well known page description languages PostScript fonts Precise high quality fonts that are engineered to be printed using...

Страница 201: ...that is contained in a cartridge top cover A cover attached to the printer that swings open by pressing a release button Opening the cover provides easy access to the interior of the printer to perfo...

Страница 202: ...stalled into the third paper cassette unit SEE third paper cassette unit Each cassette can hold up 500 sheets of one of the following paper sizes A4 JIS B5 Legal Letter and Executive typeface Refers t...

Страница 203: ...Appendix Quick Reference B Quick Reference Appendix B...

Страница 204: ...Quick Reference Appendix B...

Страница 205: ...er Use the LED display in combination with the Troubleshooting chapter of this manual to maintain the high level of performance that your printer was engineered to provide Indicator lights Action key...

Страница 206: ...n the Ready LED is on 1 2 Initializing p 6 16 Warming Up p 6 16 Ready p 6 16 Power Save p 6 17 Toner Low pp 5 1 6 17 Wait Action p 6 17 Tray 1 Paper Empty pp 2 10 3 4 6 18 Tray 2 Paper Empty pp 3 7 6...

Страница 207: ...ick Reference Appendix B When the Ready LED is on 2 2 Size Mismatch pp 3 1 4 50 6 18 Tray 2 No Cassette No Tray 2 pp 2 22 4 51 6 19 Tray 3 No Cassette No Tray3 pp 2 22 4 51 6 19 Duplex Unit Not Avail...

Страница 208: ...LED is on 1 2 Buffer Overflow p 6 20 Cover Open pp 1 3 6 20 Paper Size Error pp 3 1 4 50 6 20 Paper Misfeed 1 pp 6 7 6 21 Paper Misfeed 2 pp 6 8 6 21 Paper Misfeed 3 pp 6 8 6 21 Paper Misfeed 4 pp 6 7...

Страница 209: ...isfeed 7 pp 6 2 6 22 Paper Misfeed 8 pp 6 9 6 22 CoverOpen DeplexUnit pp 2 19 6 9 6 23 Wrong Media Duplex Unit pp 3 16 6 23 Wrong Size Duplex Unit pp 3 16 6 23 Video Under Run p 6 24 I O Error Paralle...

Страница 210: ...en the Error LED is on Fatal Error 1 1 HSYNC Abnormal p 6 25 Polygonal Mirror Motor p 6 25 Main Motor p 6 25 Fuser Low Temperature p 6 26 Fuser Overheat p 6 26 SRAM DRAM ROM Engine I F CPU p 6 26 Fuse...

Страница 211: ...Appendix Index C Index Appendix C...

Страница 212: ...Index Appendix C...

Страница 213: ...splaying the Driver Setup Dialog Windows 95 98 NT 4 0 4 44 Duplex Printing 3 15 Duplex Unit 2 19 7 6 E Energy Star Information inside of front cover Ethernet interface connector 10 100BaseT 1 3 F Face...

Страница 214: ...Replacing the Imaging Cartridge 5 1 S Safety information i Second Third Paper Cassette Unit 1 2 2 22 7 4 7 5 Selecting a Location for the Printer 2 1 Setting up 2 7 SIMM 2 14 7 8 Space Requirements 2...

Страница 215: ...2 Tray 3 500 sheet third cassette 1 2 Tray cover 1 2 Turning On the Printer 2 12 U Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95 98 NT 4 0 4 48 Using the Printer Status Display 4 60 4 61 W When the Ready...

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Страница 219: ...chome Azuchi machi Chuo ku Osaka 541 8556 Japan 4110 7709 01 1999 3 Copyright 1999 MINOLTA CO LTD Printed in Japan The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice to inco...

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